Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Merton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment service in Merton is seeking Learning Support Assistants to provide 1:1 or small group support to students with additional needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and bring a calm, positive attitude to help build trust and confidence. This role offers weekly pay, free training opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

Weekly pay

FREE Thrive training

Loads of CPD via our online academy

Supportive consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (in schools or beyond).
• A calm, positive attitude and a knack for building trust.
• SEND experience is a bonus, but patience and empathy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Helping learners stay engaged and access lessons effectively.
• Creating safe, structured routines that build trust and confidence.
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and parents to maintain children's progress.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Calm, positive attitude

Building trust

SEND experience (preferred)

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Job description

The quiet support. The steady presence. The difference-maker.

If you're the kind of person who spots the child that’s struggling before they say a word, you're exactly who we’re looking for.

We’re working with warm, welcoming schools across Merton, Mitcham, Wimbledon, and beyond, helping them find Learning Support Assistants who bring calm, care, and consistency to every day.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support to pupils with additional needs (SEND, SEMH, EAL)
• Helping learners stay engaged and access lessons in a way that works for them
• Creating safe, structured routines that build trust and confidence
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, and parents to keep every child progressing

What you bring:

• Experience working with children or young people (in schools or beyond)
• A calm, positive attitude and a knack for building trust
• SEND experience is a bonus - but what matters most is patience, empathy, and willingness to learn

What we offer:

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella faff)
• FREE Thrive training to build your emotional support toolkit
• Loads of CPD via our online academy
• A friendly, local consultant who actually listens and supports you

Not Thrive trained yet? Don’t worry - we’ll get you sorted for free. And yes, schools really notice it.

Feel like it’s time to make a quiet impact that speaks volumes?
Apply today or drop us a line - we’ll help you find the perfect fit.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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